In anticipation of the film "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" and vol. 6 of the graphic novel series "Scott Pilgrim" this summer, you can now create your own Scott Pilgrim-esque avatar here. The graphic novel by Bryan Lee O'Malley comes out July 20. The Edgar Wright directed movie opens August 13. Yes, I'm excited beyond-all-rationality…
Category: Film
My “Light Cycle” Tron-inspired Hoodie is Here!
Sorry for the egregious use of the animated gif. But I had to show how cool this "Tron"-inspired hoodie available now on Threadless.com is. It's comfy, warm and full of glow-in-the-dark goodness. And it will be perfect to wear to the premiere of "Tron Legacy" in December! I admit I have a problem: I can…
“Light Cycle” Tron-esque Hoodie: It must be mine
I blame it on the powerful cocktail of pain and antibiotic meds that I'm on. My judgment is clearly impaired. I have no need for another hoodie. But I MUST have this one. It GLOWS IN THE DARK. It's Tron-tastic! OMG! Sorry, bank account. (Yeah , I know the girl depicted is not wearing a…
“Abraham’s Children” Chronicles Lives of Muslim Youth in NYC (video)
My friend Nina sends out word that the premiere of her new documentary "Abraham's Children" last week was a big success. "Abraham's Children" tells some of the stories of the thousands of young people in New York City, where every 10th child is Muslim. I'm sad I missed the premiere, but hoping that I can…
“Opus Jazz”: a ballet film with grit, sexiness and fun
My friend Mike sent me the info about a showing of the new dance film "Opus Jazz" last night at BAM. I jumped at the chance to see this loving paean to legendary American ballet choreographer Jerome Robbins, which aired on PBS a couple of months ago. Told in five acts, the film re-creates Robbin's…
Step Up 3 in 3D Trailer: B-boys… in Yo Face! (video)
Step Up 3D in HDTrailer Park Movies | MySpace Video John Chu has proven that he can put together a solid dance crew with the LXD. Now he's coming out with "Step Up 3"… in 3D. Yes, I'm excited about the dancing in this film, which has some of the sickest street dancers in the…
Opus Jazz: Jerome Robbin’s Jazzy Ballet on Film (video)
My friend Mike sent me the link to this gorgeous looking dance film "Opus Jazz" that premiered March 24 on PBS and at Lincoln Center. Described as: a scripted adaptation of a 1958 "ballet in sneakers" by Jerome Robbins, a companion piece to his legendary West Side Story, that tells an abstract tale of disaffected…
“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” trailer: OMFG!
If you haven't already seen this trailer for "Scott Pilgim vs the World", enjoy. If you have seen it, watch it again and again and again. I have. Coming to theaters this July August! [Link to original video and movie site.]
The Summer of Pilgrim: “Scott Pilgrim” manga series finale, movie and game coming soon!
Holy smokes, I'm excited about the impending release of Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Scott Pilgim's Finest Hour!" Volume six of the awesome "Scott Pilgrim" series, the manga-style comic chronicles the adventures of Scott Pilgrim, a slacker / musician / kung fu fighter who falls hopelessly in love with the lovely Ramona Flowers, ninja messenger girl. Trouble…
“Love n’ Dancing” Review: Dump your crappy boyfriend for a deaf Westie
My friend Christina brought over the DVD of "Love n' Dancing" so we could watch it last night. Perhaps my expectations were low after seeing "B-Girl" last week, but I have to say I honestly liked most of the movie. It helps that I'm a sucker for even a passable dance movie ("Take the…